Tuskegee University · 2 months ago
Program Manager for Rural Development and Prosperity
Tuskegee, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelTuskegee University is seeking a Program Manager for Rural Development and Prosperity to organize Extension and Educational programs in the Southeast and surrounding regions. The role involves collaborating with various organizations and stakeholders to enhance rural development and prosperity through effective program design, implementation, and evaluation.
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Responsibilities
Participate in meetings and conferences at the local, regional, national, and international levels as requested/approved by the Director and/or Co-Directors
Provide leadership in planning, monitoring, and evaluation of CFSRPES and related programs in Rural Prosperity
Provide information and support to the local communities as it relates to Rural Development and Prosperity program development, implementation, and assessment
Develop Tuskegee University and Regional/National partnerships to provide more impact in Rural Development and Prosperity
Provide facilitative leadership in the evaluation of CFSRPES and CISC programs related to Rural Development and Prosperity
Provide technical assistance to CFSRPES and CISC colleagues in program design, curriculum development, online resources, evaluation planning and design, and data collection and analysis methods
Conduct evaluations for multiple purposes and audiences on an ongoing basis
Assist in developing and providing various professional development experiences in Rural Development and Prosperity as they relate to the goals of the CFSRPES and CISC
Assist in the development and submission of grant proposals consistent with and in support of CFSRPES’s and CISC’s mission
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's of Science degree or higher from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Management, Policy, or a closely related field with noted experience in participatory research or community-based initiatives to include grant writing and program evaluation
Familiarity with Tuskegee University's land-grant mission and Cooperative Extension model
Proficiency in digital tools for outreach and education
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders
Working knowledge of various computer software, such as Microsoft Office
Excellent computer skills
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Ability to prepare and analyze data and figures
Preferred
Bilingual or multilingual abilities (especially relevant to local populations)
Company
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee University is a school in Tuskegee Institute.
Founded in 1881
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.59MKey Investors
National Telecommunications and Information AdministrationNational Institutes of Health
2023-02-27Grant· $3.57M
2022-06-21Grant· $0.03M
2021-11-08Grant
Leadership Team
Charles N Smith
Chief Operating Officer
Rolundus Rice
Chief Operating Officer/Vice President for Student Affairs
Recent News
2025-12-06
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